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Oversized Ginger Jar

Oversized Brass Ginger Jar Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Swinging 1960s Marbro lamp. Base is 8.5" diameter. 38" high to top of socket.
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

George V Sterling Silver Ginger Jars
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
originally ginger jars, however, these versatile boxes could be used for a multitude of functions including
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20th Century English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Foo Dogs Blue and White Ginger Jars Pair Vintage Large Urns Palm Beach Oriental
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing pair of oversized blue and white foo dog top oriental ginger jars with lids. No chips or
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Signed Antonio Zen Hexagonal Lamps, Made in Italy
By Antonio Zen None
Located in Lomita, CA
in Ancora, Italy, 1940-1960. Lamps are oversized and of hexagonal sections and covered ginger-jar
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

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Located in New York, NY
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OVERSIZED cream tone biscuit ceramic table lamps with THE MOST AMAZING palm leaf shades which are
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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1970s Large Blanc de Chine White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Richmond, VA
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Located in Stamford, CT
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Located in North Egremont, MA
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Located in Stamford, CT
Very large blue and white porcelin ginger jars
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Questions About Oversized Ginger Jar
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Ginger jars are blue and white patterned jars that were once used for transporting spices in Ancient China. Today, they serve decorative purposes in homes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A ginger jar lamp pairs a lovely lampshade with an ornate Chinese spice jar to create a visually appealing lamp. The lampshades can be neutral or colorful to create a beautiful effect. Find a collection of antique and vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The original purpose of a ginger jar was to transport herbs and spices. It was European traders who gave the highly decorative containers their name. Today, people use ginger jars as decorations. Find a selection of ginger jars on 1stDibs.
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    With a similar shape to the baluster jar, Chinese porcelain ginger jars have a rounded form, with broad shoulders tapering to the base and a narrowed neck topped by a domed lid. The unusual name comes from the export market, wherein salt and spices such as ground ginger travelled West in lidded storage vessels.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A ginger jar is a typically round jar that widens toward the top, or ‘shoulders’ of the jar. The narrower mouth is topped by a smooth domed lid. A temple jar features a handle or knob on the top of the lid. The jar itself is more curved as well. On 1stDibs, find a selection of ginger jars and temple jars.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Chinese ginger jars were originally made as utilitarian vessels used to store various herbs and spices. Today, they are almost exclusively decorative objects.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Chinese ginger jars are defined by their round, compact shape, wide mouth, short neck, and fitted cover.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    A Chinese ginger jar should be fairly compact in size, with a rounded, globular or ovoid body, high shoulders, a wide circular mouth, short neck, and a fitted cover.